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Hello (585) families Welcome to 2024! Like always, the new year feels a bit like it just snuck up on me out of nowhere. If you feel the same way, this issue is for you. Our new directory lists family-friendly and kid-centered businesses in the 585 area. We’ve also added a list of area organizations that offer summer camps. It may be cold out, but you’ll be more than prepared for the warmer months! By the way, isn’t our cover adorable? I was excited to visit Gigi’s Playhouse in December with photographer Renée Veniskey. Donna Rush, the executive director at Gigi’s, welcomed us with open arms, and we had a wonderful time photographing the children and their families. If you don’t know
about Gigi’s I urge you to read Dawn Kellogg’s 2022 (585) Kids article. You can find it online at 585kids.com/gigi-s-playhouse. Gigi’s Playhouse “offers direct educational, therapeutic, and career building programs to individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community.” It's a fun, loving, and welcoming place that is a treasure here in Rochester. Visit gigisplayhouse.org/rochester to learn more about Gigi’s Playhouse.
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Directory 7 The 2024 business directory 23 The 2024 summer camp directory
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Anna Overmoyer is a traditional and dimensional illustrator who grew up in the forests of upstate New York. Anna-overmoyer.square.site
David Kalvitis is an artist, graphic designer, puzzle inventor, and owner of Monkeying Around, and publisher of his collections of dot-to-dotpuzzles. See more puzzles at monkeyingaround.com.
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Stages 2024 Summer Theater day Camps MJTStages.org 585-935-7173 Grades 7 - 12+ 6/27 - 7/13 (M-F) 9:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Grades 4 - 8 7/15 - 7/27 (M-F) 9:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Grades 6 - 10 7/29 - 8/10 (M-F) 9:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Grades 2 - 6 8/12 - 8/24 (M-F) 9:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Grades 1 - 5 8/26 - 8/30 (M - F) 9:00 - noon Scene Study: The Laramie Project Grades 6 - 10 8/26 - 8/30 (M - F) 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
West Herr Performing Arts Center 875 East Main Street, Suite 380 Rochester, NY 14605
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Business directory - This directory is not an exhaustive list of local services. Denotes businesses with camps available. - If you would like to see your organization or business listed in our next directory, please contact us at cgreen@585mag.com.
ART FABLE FRIENDS ENRICHMENT/ CARE PROGRAM 1350 Pittsford Mendon Rd., Mendon 201-234-9449 fablekidsstudio@gmail.com FInd on Facebook
Fable kids is a creative space for kids with art classes, music, toddler tinker classes, and birthday parties.
Rochester Public Library. Hosting sponsor is Monroe Community College. TOUCH OF GRAYCE 65 Main St., Geneseo 585-243-4980 hello@touchofgrayce.com touchofgrayce.com
Touch of Grayce is an independent specialty, book, toy, and gift shop in downtown Geneseo. Its carefully curated selection of toys, games, and puzzles will delight all ages. It has an extensive selection of children’s literature and staff is available to assist customers in picking out the perfect book for young readers. Special book orders are always welcome.
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BOOK CULTURE PITTSFORD 28 South Main St., Pittsford 585-203-1501 pittsford@bookculture.com bookculture.com
Also see listings for the YMCA on page 9.
Book Culture is an independent book store with books for all ages and a large children’s department with lots of books, educational toys, and loads of great gifts for adults and books in all subjects LIFT BRIDGE BOOK SHOP 45 Main St., Brockport 585-637-2260 liftbridgebooks.com ROCHESTER CHILDREN’S BOOK FESTIVAL Monroe Community College, R. Thomas Flynn Campus Center, 1000 East Henrietta Rd., Rochester rcbfestival.com
The Rochester Children’s Book Festival is presented by RACWI (Rochester Area Children’s Writers and Illustrators) and the Lift Bridge Book Shop, in affiliation with the Friends and Foundation of the
BANNERS CHILDCARE 3510 Winton Place, Rochester, 585-427-0700 bannerschildcare.com
Banners Childcare offers quality, affordable child care in a safe, clean and loving environment. Flexible care for children ages six weeks to 12 years old. WINTON ROAD NURSERY SCHOOL 220 S Winton Rd., Rochester 585-442-8340 Info@wintonroad.org wintonroad.org
Winton Road Nursery School is a semicooperative, play-based preschool with mixed-age class offerings for children from 2 to 5. Visit the website to schedule a tour. Registration for 2024 and 2025 begins in February.
DANCE DRAPER CENTER 1326 University Ave., Rochester 585-208-6285 drapercenter.com
ELITE STUDIO OF DANCE 1387 Fairport Rd. Suite 900, Fairport 585-425-7975 elitestudioofdance.com INNA BALLET 3800 Monroe Ave., Suite 16, Pittsford 585-466-4701 innaballet@gmail.com innaballet.com
Inna Ballet offers professional instruction in classical ballet (following the Russian Vaganova method) and related dance forms. NEW YORK STATE BALLET 821 Fairport Rd., East Rochester 585-203-1763 plie@newyorkstateballet.org newyorkstateballet.org
The New York State Ballet aims to preserve the classical art form of ballet by creating and performing exceptional productions that bring a refreshed appreciation and awareness of classical ballet to the New York state community and beyond. ROC DANCE 30 E. Main St., Lower Level, Webster 585-667-0957 info@rocdance.net rocdance.net
Roc Dance is dedicated to dance for students of all ages and levels. ROCHESTER CITY BALLET 1326 University Ave., Rochester 585-461-5850 info@rochestercityballet.org rochestercityballet.org
RCB is an eclectic and versatile company that offers something for everyone.
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Business directoryEVENTS CALENDAR 2022 HOLIDAY SPINS DANCE STUDIO 2505 Browncroft Blvd., Rochester 585-248-9330 spinsdancestudio.com VISIONS DANCE STUDIO 1225 Jefferson Rd. a22, Rochester 585-732-2367 visionsdancestudio.com
DENTAL/ORTHODONTICS EASTMAN INSTITUTE FOR ORAL HEALTH 625 Elmwood Ave., Rochester 585-277-5051 urmc.rochester.edu/dentistry GET IT STRAIGHT ORTHODONTICS 750 Pittsford-Victor Rd., Pittsford 1213 Mayberry Place, Macedon 3208 Latta Rd., Rochester 585-522-0005 adawson@get-it-straight.com get-it-straight.com
Get It Straight offers full spectrum of the
highest quality orthodontic services for adults, teens, and children. GREECE FAMILY DENTISTRY AND IMPLANTOLOGY 3101 W. Ridge Rd. BLDG C, Greece 585-621-6460 gfdimplantology.com TWELVE CORNERS ORTHODONTICS & PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY 4 Chelmsford Rd., Rochester 585-244-1177 twelvecornersdentistry.com WESTSIDE PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY 523 Beahan Rd., Rochester 585-426-2550 westsidepediatricdentist.com
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT ROCHESTER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA 255 East Ave., Rochester 585-454-2100
patronservices@rpo.org rpo.org
Now in its centennial season, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) presents approximately 150 concerts and broadcasts a year, serving up to 170,000 through ticketed events, education and community engagement activities, and concerts in schools and community centers.. RPO’s OrKIDStra series is the perfect way to introduce little ones to classical music and concerts in general. The RPO reaches more than 15,000 youth through its specific education programs. ROC HOLIDAY MAGIC Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, 353 Court St., Rochester jolly@rocholidayvillage.com rocholidayvillage.com
Roc Holiday Village is Rochester NY’s favorite winter festival!
Put music on your schedule this summer! Choose from a variety of camps including: • Keyboard Explorations I & II • Early Childhood Music Program (NEW to Summer!) • Guitar Intensive Workshop (NEW!) and more! It’s not too early to start planning! Visit us online today.
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Business directory 2022 HOLIDAY EVENTS CALENDAR SUNSET VIEW CREAMERY 4970 Co Rte. 14, Odessa 585-594-2095 sunsetviewcreamery.com
MODELING THE MARY THERESE FRIEL MODELING AGENCY 20-102 Assembly Drive, Mendon 585-624-5510 mail@mtfmodels.com mtfmodels.com
Full-service modeling agency with a complete training program, established in 1987 by Mary Therese Friel, former Miss USA, Ford model, national spokesperson, goodwill ambassador, and author.
MULTIPLE OFFERINGS (sports, childcare, camps, and more.) ROCHESTER YMCA rochesterymca.org
The YMCA of Greater Rochester is a charitable, cause-driven organization
that strengthens community and improves lives through Christian principles, impactful programs, and purposeful partnerships that serve and connect all.
585-647-3600
Bay View Family YMCA 1209 Bay Rd., Webster 585-671-8414
Sands Family YMCA 351 North St. Canandaigua 585-396-8700
Corning Family YMCA 127 Center Way, Corning 607-936-4638
Schottland Family YMCA 2300 West Jefferson Rd., Pittsford 585-446-2000
Eastside Family YMCA 1835 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd., Penfield 585-341-4000
The Thurston Rd. Neighborhood Center 597 Thurston Rd., Rochester 585-328-9330
The Lewis St. YMCA Neighborhood Center 53 Lewis St., Rochester 585-325-2572
Westside Family YMCA 920 Elmgrove Rd., Rochester 585-247-3501
Maplewood Family YMCA 25 Driving Park Ave., Rochester
Northwest Family YMCA 730 Long Pond Rd., Rochester 585-227-3900
The YMCA at Innovation Square 100 S. Clinton Ave, C100, Rochester 585-723-3020
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Business directoryEVENTS CALENDAR 2022 HOLIDAY The Y at Watson Woods 9620 Dry Run Rd., Painted Post 607-962-0541
YMCA—Association Office 444 East Main St., Rochester 585-546-5500
Camp Arrowhead 20 Arrowhead Rd., Pittsford 585-383-4590
Michey Sands Child Care Center 351 North St., Canandaigua 585-396-8700
Camp Bay View 1209 Bay Rd. (Webster), Penfield 585-341-4001 Camp Cory 140 Route 54 East Lake Rd., Penn Yan 585-325-2889 Camp Eastside 1835 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd., Penfield 585-341-4030 Camp Glacier Lake 4965 County Rd. 16, Canandaigua 585-396-8770 Camp Gorham 265 Darts Lake Rd., Eagle Bay 315-357-6401 Camp Northpoint 249 North Greece Rd., Hilton 585-784-3800 Camp Watson Woods 9620 Dry Run Rd., Painted Post 607-962-0541 Before and After School Program Offices 1851 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd., Penfield 585-341-4010 Carlson Child Care Center 444 East Main St., Rochester 585-263-4283 Eastside Child Care Center at Fairport Baptist Homes 4646 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd., Fairport 585-341-3054 Skalny Child Care Center 2300 West Jefferson Rd., Pittsford 585-446-2080 Westside Child Care Center 920 Elmgrove Rd., Rochester 585-341-3278 10
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MUSEUMS ARCADE & ATTICA RAILROAD 278 Main St., Arcade 585-492-3100 arcadeandatticarr@yahoo.com aarailroad.com
Step back in time aboard a vintage World War l–-era diesel train excursion. A&AR is an authentic short-line railroad with the distinction of being one of the last “common carriers”—running freight and passenger trains weekly. As you enter the historic station, you’re surrounded by the history of railroading in America. Then embark on a scenic journey through the countryside and farmlands that have remained virtually unchanged since the line was originally laid in the 1880s. CORNING MUSEUM OF GLASS 1 Museum Way, Corning 1-800-732-6845 home.cmog.org
Corning Museum of Glass is known as the world’s best glass museum. GEORGE EASTMAN MUSEUM 900 East Ave., Rochester 585-327-4800 eastman.org
Founded in 1947 as an independent nonprofit institution, it is the world’s oldest photography museum and one of the oldest film archives. The museum holds unparalleled collections—encompassing several million objects—in the fields of photography, cinema, and photographic and cinematographic technology, and photographically illustrated books. HERSCHELL CARROUSEL FACTORY MUSEUM 180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda 716-693-1885 info@carrouselmuseum.org carrouselmuseum.org
The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, operated by the Carousel Society of the Niagara Frontier, is a
premier national historic site and community resource for family recreation and learning that fosters an appreciation for the unique heritage of the carousel and related industries in the Niagara Region. THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER’S MEMORIAL ART GALLERY 500 University Ave. Rochester 585-276-8960 mag.rochester.edu ROCHESTER MUSEUM & SCIENCE CENTER 657 East Ave., Rochester 585-271-4320 rmsc.org
The Rochester Museum & Science Center is a dedicated to community education in science, technology, and local history. The museum also operates the Strasenburgh Planetarium, located next door, and Cumming Nature Center, a 900-acre nature preserve near Naples, NY. STRONG NATIONAL MUSEUM OF PLAY 1 Manhattan Square Dr., Rochester 585-263-2700 museumofplay.org
MUSIC LESSONS BACH TO ROCK PENFIELD MUSIC SCHOOL 2160 Penfield Rd., Penfield 585-364-3766 penfield@bachtorock.com penfield.bachtorock.com
It’s your time to shine with Bach to Rock Penfield! This music school is the destination for aspiring musicians, including vocalists, songwriters, and DJs, helping students of all ages and all skill levels tap into their creativity and passion for music. EASTMAN COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 26 Gibbs St., Box 26, Rochester 585-274-1400 community@esm.rochester.edu esm.rochester.edu/community
The Eastman Community Music School offers music lessons, ensembles, classes, and workshops to community members of all ages and backgrounds.
Business directory 2022 HOLIDAY EVENTS CALENDAR THE HOCHSTEIN SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DANCE 50 N. Plymouth Ave., Rochester, NY 14614 585-454-4596 hochstein.org
THE CHARLES FINNEY SCHOOL 2070 Five Mile Line Rd., Penfield 585-387-3770 info@finneyschool.org finneyschool.org
THE NORMAN HOWARD SCHOOL 275 Pinnacle Rd., Rochester 585-210-4721 info@normanhoward.org normanhoward.org
The mission of the Hochstein School is to provide people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities with access to excellent music and dance education in a community that nurtures and encourages personal achievement.
The Charles Finney School is a private Christian school in Rochester that is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Students at the Norman Howard School are offered a truly unique academic experience, enriched by handson learning, activities, friendships, community events, supports, and an atmosphere of acceptance. For the vast majority of students, 100% of tuition costs are paid by their school districts.
KANACK SCHOOL OF MUSICAL ARTISTRY 2077 S Clinton Ave., Rochester 585-244-6910 kanackschool@gmail.com kanack.org
Creative educational systems in a warm, disciplined, and non-competitive environment. SCHOOL OF ROCK 235 High St. Extension, Victor 585-400-7625 schoolofrock.com/locations/rochesterny
PEDIATRIC MEDICINE ELMWOOD PEDIATRICS 919 Westfall Rd. Building A, Suite 105 Rochester 585-244-9720 elmwoodpediatrics.com GENESIS PEDIATRICS 900 Elmgrove Rd., Rochester 585-426-4100 genesispediatrics.com OAK ORCHARD HEALTH 300 West Ave., Brockport 585-637-3905 oakorchardhealth.org PANORAMA PEDIATRIC GROUP 220 Linden Oaks #200, Rochester 585-381-4848 panoramapeds.com
SCHOOLS/EDUCATION ALLENDALE-COLUMBIA SCHOOL 519 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester 585-381-4560 allendalecolumbia.org
ENCOMPASS FAMILY NAVIGATION 16 Lakeview Park, Rochester 585-261-3166 ptucker@e-success.org educationsuccessfoundation.org/ encompass/familynavigation
Family Navigation is a free and voluntary program designed to help families to support their children’s success at home, in the community, and at school. All members of a household work with a Navigator to address challenges which get in the way of their child’s academic success. Family Navigation also uses family feedback to create tailored programming to increase knowledge on topics like parenting, financial education, and understanding the educational system. ENCOMPASS FUTURE READY 16 Lakeview Park, Rochester 585-505-3936 futureready@e-success.org educationsuccessfoundation.org/ encompass/future-ready
EnCompass Future Ready is enrolling Rochester students grades 6 to 12. This FREE, safe, and enriching afterschool college and career-readiness program takes place four days per week on EnCompass’s Lake Ave. campus. Transportation is available to/from school and students’ homes in the City of Rochester, and students can continue year after year. Future Ready serves teens from fifty different Rochester schools. THE HARLEY SCHOOL 1981 Clover St., Rochester 585-442-1770 harleyschool.org
MCQUAID JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL 1800 South Clinton Ave., Rochester 585-473-1130 mcquaid.org OUR LADY OF MERCY 1437 Blossom Rd., Rochester 585-288-7120 mercyhs.com ROCHESTER CHILDFIRST NETWORK 941 South Ave., Rochester 585-473-2858 contact@rcn4kids.org rcn4kids.org
Rochester Childfirst Network is a notfor-profit agency dedicated to advancing the quality of early education and care. STUDENT SUCCESS PROJECT 4 Lakeview Park, Rochester 847-651-6032 hello@studentsuccessny.org bit.ly/sspFB
The Student Success Project is a comprehensive initiative dedicated to empowering parents as pivotal members of their children’s educational team. A team of grassroots experts equip families with the knowledge, tools, and confidence needed to assert and uphold their educational rights. Parent-family partners, experienced in helping families pursue their children’s educational success, provided at no cost.
HOPE HALL 1612 Buffalo Rd., Rochester 585-426-0210 hopehall.org 585kids.com | Winter 2024
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Business directoryEVENTS CALENDAR 2022 HOLIDAY THEATER
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A MAGICAL JOURNEY THRU STAGES, INC. West Herr Performing Arts Center 875 East Main St., Suite 380, Rochester 585-935-7173 STAGES@mjtstages.org mjtstages.org
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA— SENECA WATERWAYS COUNCIL 2320 Brighton-Henrietta Townline Rd. Rochester 585-244-4210 senecawaterways.org
Stages provides high-quality theater training and premiere performance opportunities for youth ages 6–18, in a supportive team environment. There are season shows, summer/school break camps, improv troupes, open mic nights, and tech/theater workshops.
CRICKET ON THE HEARTH 900 Panorama Trail S., Rochester 585-385-2420 cricketonthehearth.com
Cricket on the Hearth sells swing sets and play equipment for children of all ages.
Seneca Waterways Council, BSA, serves more than 6,000 youth in Ontario, Wayne, Seneca, Yates, and Monroe Counties.
EASTVIEW MALL 7979 Pittsford Victor Rd., Victor 585-223-4420 eastviewmall.com
GIRL SCOUTS OF WESTERN NY Multiple locations 1-888-837-6410 customercare@gswny.org gswny.org
Eastview is a super-regional shopping center located less than a mile off NY State Thruway Exit 45 and Route 490. The mall is located near the Finger Lakes wine region, the second largest wine producing region in the US.
OFC CREATIONS THEATRE CENTER 3450 Winton Place, Rochester 585-667-0954 info@OFCCreations.com ofccreations.com
Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
OFC Creations's (Opportunities For Creativity) mission is to give artists of all ages an opportunity to explore and push their creative limits
THE ART STOP 1822 Penfield Rd., Penfield, NY 14526 585-872-5710 artstopllc.com
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FISHER PRICE 636 Girard Ave., East Aurora 716-687-3300 fisherpricetoystore.com
Catch a glimpse of the historic headquarters when you visit the Toy Store to shop for Fisher-Price baby gear and toys.
TEACHING AND INSPIRING DANCERS AROUND ROCHESTER SINCE 2009.
ARE YOU READY?
For Your Best Summer Ever
2 Night Overnight Camps: Ages 6 - 11 1 Week Overnight Camps: Ages 8 - 16
COME DANCE WITH US!
Registration for Summer 2024 theme camps and classes starts March 1! We offer everything from tumbling to ballet, tap, hip hop, and competitive classes. Boys and girls, tots to teens - there’s something for everyone at Elite! Find out more at elitestudioofdance.com @EliteStudioROC
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Business directory 2022 HOLIDAY EVENTS CALENDAR THE MALL AT GREECE RIDGE 271 Greece Ridge Center Dr., Rochester 585-225-0430 themallatgreeceridge.com PANACHE CONSIGNMENT BY NATALIE RAE 1855 Monroe Ave., Brighton Commons Rochester 585-473-5343 panacheconsignboutique@gmail.com panacheconsignboutique.com
Shop two stores—Panache Clothing is the perfect place for moms to catch up on shopping. Panache Home is the place to shop when decorating any style home (kids too!). Looking for a change? Consign women’s luxury fashions and furniture/ décor with Panache too! PITTSFORD PLAZA 3349 Monroe Ave., Rochester, 585-225-1140 pittsfordplaza.com
Pittsford Plaza is a regional upscale
shopping destination that provides a unique selection of merchandise for all.
SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES AUTISMUP 50 Science Parkway, Rochester 585-248-9011 contact@autismup.org autismup.org
AutismUp offers year-round innovative social clubs, sensory exploration classes, personal fitness, and recreation programs for individuals ages threeplus of all abilities. There is the Center for Community Transition for ages 18+. Winter programming runs January 14 to March 30. GIGI’S PLAY HOUSE 372 N Goodman St., Rochester 585-563-7487 rochester@gigisplayhouse.org gigisplayhouse.org
Gigi’s offers direct educational, therapeutic and career building programs
These immersive all-day camps offer both Art and Clay programs, for kids ages 5-15.
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to individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community. At GiGi’s Playhouse all ages are welcome from prenatal- adults. ROCHESTER ACCESSIBLE ADVENTURES 2165 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Rd. Rochester 585-491-6011 RAA@RochesterAccessibleAdventures.org RochesterAccessibleAdventures.org
RAA’s DirectConnect is perfect for families looking for opportunities that are disability inclusive. RAA works with rec centers, camps, libraries and more to help them be accessible, welcoming programs. Parents love finding “something we can all do together!”
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ommonly known for their lion-like bark and playful behavior, these intelligent mammals are hard to miss. Sea lions are bigger animals—with males weighing an average of 600 pounds—spend their time both on land and in the water and can live up to thirty years in the wild and even longer in zoos. There are six different species of sea lions alive today; the most familiar, and the ones who call the Seneca Park Zoo their home, are California sea lions. Assistant curator of carnivores Kellee Wolowitz and Zoologist Sue Rea help train and care for the five sea lions living here in Rochester. “We have three girls and two boys. Bob is 370 pounds, and he’s six years old,” Wolowitz says. His mother is Lily, and she’s 220 pounds. Lily was found injured in California, and after she was nursed back to health, it was determined she couldn’t be released into the wild, so she came to us at about the age of two and is estimated to be fourteen now. Mary Lou came to us from SeaWorld Orlando, and she is 199 pounds and seven years old, and Daley came with her—she’s also seven and is 206 pounds. Then our other male is Gunnison, Gunni for short, and he is eight years old and 279 pounds.” Sea lions live in large groups usually consisting of one male and a bunch of females, but their personalities differ. Some are more active than others and the amount of time they spend on land or in water varies based on the time of year, such as whether it’s breeding season or not. 16
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“They have big front flippers for walking on land, so they’re able to climb rocks and move around quickly, and they are also very buoyant, can hold their breath for about ten minutes, and can swim up to twenty-five miles per hour. Their nostrils are actually closed so they have to think about opening them and taking a breath,” Wolowitz says. Rea continues, “They sleep on land at night, sometimes they’ll nap in the water, but I’d say most of the time during the day they’re in the water swimming.” Sea lions also have fur. When they’re wet it’s like slickeddown hair, but when they’re dry its fuzzy and oily. They shed their hair once a year and get a new shiny coat. The sea lion habitat at the zoo mimics what their environment would be like in the wild. They have rocky ledges to sit on, and they get a lot of enrichment during the day working for their food. Fish will be hidden in balls and different kinds of toys, so the sea lions have to figure out how to get to it as if they were hunting. Something they get at the zoo that they wouldn’t get in the wild, however, is training. “They’re very smart. It’s similar to if you were training a dog; we use a lot of the same techniques,” Wolowitz says. Rea continues, “We use positive reinforcement training, so they’re reinforced for doing something right which increases the likelihood of them doing it again. Some of them are a lot easier to train than others—their personalities are all very different—and some behaviors
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are easier to train than others. So it really depends, but they can learn something new in a day, or it might take months to learn a hard behavior.” However, while it may seem like it, sea lions are not trained for the purpose of doing tricks. “There’s a reason that we train them, and most of the reasons are for veterinary care,” Rea says. “We’ll train them to open their mouth so we can get a good look at their teeth and the inside of their mouth. They’ll lift their flippers so we can make sure they don’t have any cuts or scrapes; they’ll roll over so we can get a good look at their belly. You want to be able to see the whole animal every day, the underside and everything so that you can make sure that they’re healthy. They’re trained to get eyedrops. They’re trained to get injections, so if we need to give them a vaccine or an injection of any kind they’ll tolerate that just fine. It’s hard if you have a sick animal that you can’t get your hands on, so we want them to be trained to let us touch them all over and trust us.”
The sea lions reward through training is fish. Males get eighteen pounds and females get ten or eleven pounds per day, and it’s a mixture of capelin, herring, and mackerel. They all have different levels of fat and nutrients—capelin has more water in it and herring and mackerel are fattier. However, fish being a sea lion’s primary food source causes some conflict in the ocean. “Sea lions are in trouble because of pollution, global warming, the water is getting warmer, so the fish are going further away which makes it harder for sea lions to get fish,” Wolowitz says. “There’s also a lot of conflict between sea lions and fishermen because they’re opportunistic— they’ll see all the fish and want to get them, but they can get hurt. If you ever see them laying on a beach in California, don’t approach them, even though they look cute, they’re dangerous. Interacting, touching them, and feeding them encourages them to come close to humans, but then the sea lions are being euthanized for injuring humans or coming to close to the population.” If you’re interested in helping keep sea lions safe there are apps available to check which fish are sustainably caught so you’re not competing with sea lions and other marine mammals. Participating in beach cleanups is another way to help—even at the lake, all water leads to the ocean.
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Happy winter crafty kids! If you are looking for a fun afternoon activity, try this p-awesome spin on watercolor painting. This can be a little messy, so make sure you use washable markers for easy clean up. As always, please remember to ask an adult for permission before starting any craft or art project. Please send pictures of your creation to jmilliman@585kids.com to be included in the next issue of (585) Kids!
Brushless paintings
STEP 1
Lay tinfoil on a table. Use washable markers to randomly draw cirlces or squares, squiggly, or straight lines—anything you want — on the tinfoil. You can even close your eyes and scribble!
Scribble and spray a masterpiece GATHER THESE ITEMS:
Large piece of tinfoil Watercolor paper about 5 x 7 inches Washable water-based markers Spray-bottle filled with water
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STEP 2
Spray your design with water until all the color has droplets on it. You can adjust the spray by turning the nozzle.
Place the watercolor paper on the design you just sprayed with water and smooth out the paper so it soaks up the color.
STEP 4
Carefully lift the watercolor paper off the tinfoil and admire your cool artwork!
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Check out what the (585) Kids staff created using this technique!
CRAFTY CAT IDEAS:
- Clean tinfoil with a damp towel to prepare for your next great work of art. - Use a pencil to draw a cool design on your artwork, then trace with a black marker. - Fold your artwork in half to create a notecard.
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ENTERING TOTALITY
All you need to know about the 2024 solar eclipse BY ELIZA GONZALEZ
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ave you ever wondered if the moon could line up perfectly between the Earth and the sun? Well, it can! It’s called a solar eclipse. And a total solar eclipse will be happening right here in Rochester on April 8, 2024. According to Dan Schneiderman, eclipse partnerships coordinator from the Rochester Museum and Science Center, “Solar eclipses happen every eighteen to twenty-four months somewhere on Earth, but the average time that a total solar eclipse happens in the same exact location is somewhere between 375 and 400 years.” That means that for many Rochesterians, this will be a once-in-alifetime experience. On April 8, the process will begin at 2:07 p.m., when the moon starts to move in front of the sun. By 3:20 p.m., the moon will completely obscure the sun’s disks or light. Scientists call this entering totality. When we enter totality, it won’t be dark like it is in the middle of the night. It will be more like dusk. Think about how it is an hour after the sun first sets. The length of totality depends on physical location. In Rochester, the length will be three minutes and thirty20
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Make sure you only look at an eclipse with special safety glasses called eclipse glasses. eight seconds. During totality, you can expect the temperature to drop a few degrees, similar to how it does at night. Some wildlife will react to these changes. “Birds tend to go back to their nests, cows back to their barns. They think it’s nighttime,” says Schneiderman. Don’t worry, your average dog, cat, or fish won’t be affected at all. Scientists can easily predict future solar eclipses for centuries to come based on the positions of the sun, the Earth, and the moon. In fact, in 1925, during the last total solar eclipse in Rochester, researchers knew about the 2024 one. The next time there will be a total solar eclipse in Rochester will be 2144—120 years from now! “We are lucky here in Rochester, because unlike other spots, our average [wait] for a total solar eclipse is around 100 to 120 years,” says Schneiderman.
The total solar eclipse is expected to bring in a large number of tourists to Rochester and surrounding areas. Schneiderman say that the Rochester area is expecting between 375,000 and 500,000 visitors between the nine counties that will experience the eclipse. That’s on top of the 1.1 million people who already live here. Although it seems far away, planning for events related to the eclipse in April is underway. The RMSC will host a three-day festival entitled “Roc the Eclipse,” which will include special speakers, hands-on activities, community activities, food trucks, and more. As of now, there is a 51% chance of a sunny day on April 8, which might change. However, even if it is partially cloudy, viewers in the area will still be in a prime location to watch the eclipse. No matter what the weather is make sure you only look at an eclipse with special safety glasses called eclipse glasses. If you look at the sun without them you can really hurt your eyes, so remember to be safe! Eclipse glasses are available at RMSC. For more information about the total solar eclipse, related events, and where to get glasses, visit rochestereclipse2024.org.
Eclipse glasses photo provided by RMSC; Total solar eclipse compostte photo by Rick Fienberg / TravelQuest International / Wilderness Travel provided by American Astronomical Society
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Business directoryEVENTS CALENDAR 2022 HOLIDAY WELLNESS/METAL HEALTH
ZOOS/ANIMALS
THE COUNSELING CENTER AT JFS ROCHESTER 441 East Ave., Rochester 585-506-3064 counseling@jfsrochester.org jfsrochester.org/the-counseling-center-at-jfs
BACKYARD BARNYARD 6765 Mount Morris-Nunda Rd. Mount Morris 585-689-1420 Backyard.barnyard.6765@gmail.com Find on Facebook
The Counseling Center at JFS Rochester provides a range of evidence-based models to support the mental health and well-being of individuals, children, and families in our community, across the lifespan regardless of age, race, faith or circumstance.
Backyard Barnyard offers visitors a petting zoo and family fun center with indoor and outdoor bounce houses, axe throwing, animals, and more.
SOUL SHINE 40 Clinton St., Brockport 585-797-9417 soulshineforhealing.com
Soul Shine is a wellness studio located on the Erie Canal in the village of Brockport. Soulshine is the manifestation of local nurse practitioner Shari Hogan. Soulshine integrates best practices from Eastern and Western medicine modalities.
BUFFALO ZOO 300 Parkside Ave., Buffalo 716-837-3900 buffalozoo.org HIDDEN VALLEY ANIMAL ADVENTURES 2887 Royce Rd., Varysburg 585-535-4100 hiddenvalleyadventure.com
Summer Camp is Here! Register for Day & Overnight Camps www.gswny.org/summercamp 1-888-837-6410
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SENECA PARK ZOO 2222 St. Paul St., Rochester 585-336-7200 socialmedia@senecazoo.org senecaparkzoo.org
Seneca Park Zoo inspires our community to connect with, care for, and conserve wildlife and wild places.
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2024 Summer Camp & Activity Guide This directory is not an exhaustive list of camps. If you would like to see your organization listed in our camp directory, please contact us at cgreen@585mag.com.
ACTIVE AND SPORTS 4-H CAMP BRISTOL HILLS 480 N. Main St., Canandaigua 585-394-3977 x 407 cceontario.org/4-h-camp-bristol-hills CAMP PINNACLE 7600 Pinnacle Rd., Victor 585-433-2930 pinnacleathleticvictor.com DICK’S HOUSE OF SPORT 200 Eastview Mall, Victor 585-282-0000 stores.dickssportinggoods.com/ny/ victor/1500/ EMPIRE TENNIS ACADEMY 1981 Clover St., Rochester 585-697-7766 empiretennisacademy.com FAST BREAK 121 Lincoln Ave., Rochester 585-285-7064 fastbreakkids.com LAKESHORE HOCKEY ACADEMY 123 Ling Rd., Rochester 585-865-2800 lshaice.com MASTER KIM’S TAEKWONDO 1601 Penfield Rd., Rochester 585-377-2000
3042 W. Ridge Rd., Rochester 585-227-8000 2255 E. Ridge Rd., Irondequoit 585-342-5010 masterkims.com MIDTOWN ATHLETIC CLUB 200 E. Highland Dr., Brighton 585-461-2300 midtown.com NEON WAVE SURF CAMP 237 High Street Extension, Canandaigua 585-732-0643 thisisneonwave.com ROCHESTER FENCING CLUB 3335 Brighton-Henrietta Town Line Rd., Rochester 585-654-6047 rocfencing.com ROCHESTER PARKOUR 1344 University Ave., Rochester 585-204-7537 rochesterparkour.com ROCHESTER YACHT CLUB 5555 St. Paul Blvd., Rochester 585-342-5511 rochesteryc.com ROCVENTURES 1044 University Ave., Rochester 585-442-5462 rocventuresclimbing.com SODUS BAY JUNIOR SAILING ASSOCIATION 7433 Clover St., PO Box 117, Sodus Point 315-333-2079 sbjsa.org
SPORT INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY ACADEMY (SIHA) 80 Lyndon Rd., Fairport 123 Ling Rd., Rochester 800-724-6658 siha.com TENNIS CLUB OF ROCHESTER 570 Kreag Rd., Pittsford 585-381-2529 tcr1886.com TOTAL SPORTS EXPERIENCE 880 Elmgrove Rd., Rochester 585-458-4263 435 W. Commercial St, East Rochester 585-203-0367 totalsports-experience.com YMCA OF GREATER ROCHESTER YMCARochester.org
DAY CAMPS: Camp Arrowhead (Pittsford) 585-383-4590
Camp Bay View (Webster) 585-341-4001 Camp Cory (Penn Yan) 585-325-2889 Camp Eastside (Penfield) 585-341-4030 Camp Glacier Lake (Canandaigua) 585-394-6866 Camp Northpoint (Hilton) 585-784-3800 Camp Watson Woods (Painted Post) 607-936-4638
OVERNIGHT CAMPS: Camps Cory and Gorham are detailed in “Overnight Camps” on page 24.
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2024HOLIDAY Summer Camp & Activity Guide 2022 EVENTS CALENDAR WARRIOR FACTORY/SUMMER NINJA CAMP 3150 W. Henrietta Rd .Suite 4, Rochester 585-427-9289 rochester.thewarriorfactory.com
ANIMALS AND NATURE FOXHALL FARM TRAINING & SALES 2332 State Rte. 444, Bloomfield 585-259-9516 foxhallfarm.wordpress.com LOLLYPOP FARM 99 Victor Rd., Fairport 585-223-1330 lollypop.org RMSC CUMMING NATURE CENTER 6472 Gulick Rd., Naples 585-374-6160 rmsc.org SENECA PARK ZOO 2222 St. Paul St., Rochester 585-336-7213 senecaparkzoo.org
ARTS (Theater camps are on page 25) ALLENDALE COLUMBIA SCHOOL 519 Allens Creek Rd., Rochester 585-641-5231 allendalecolumbia.org BACH TO ROCK/ROCK CITY WORLD TOUR AM 2160 Penfield Rd., Penfield 585-364-3766 bachtorock.com/penfield CASA ITALIANA 4245 East Ave., Rochester 585-396-0411 naz.edu/casa-italiana/childrens-programs CREATED BY US POTTERY 3 Railroad St., Fairport 585-223-8210 createdbyuspottery.com DRAPER CENTER 1326 University Ave., Rochester 585-208-6285 drapercenter.com EASTMAN COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 26 Gibbs St., Rochester 585-274-1000 esm.rochester.edu 24
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ELITE STUDIO OF DANCE 1387 Fairport Rd. Suite 900, Fairport 585-425-7975 elitestudioofdance.com FABLE KIDS STUDIO 1350 Pittsford Mendon Rd., Mendon 201-234-9449 fablekidsstudio.com THE HOCHSTEIN SCHOOL OF MUSIC DANCE 50 N. Plymouth Ave., Rochester 585-454-4596 hochstein.org KANACK SCHOOL OF MUSICAL ARTISTRY 2077 South Clinton Ave., Rochester 585-244-6910 kanack.org UNIVERISTY OF ROCHESTER’S MEMORIAL ART GALLERY 500 University Ave., Rochester 585-276-8960 mag.rochester.edu MS. MASON’S ART CLUB 100 Passing Creek Dr., Webster 585-872-4779 mmartclub.com
THE MARY THERESE FRIEL MODELING AGENCY 20-102 Assembly Dr., Mendon 585-624-5510 mtfmodels.com
OVERNIGHT CAMPS BEAM CAMP 55 Boy Scout Rd., Strafford, NH (718) 855-7600 ext. 823 beamcamp.org CAMP CHERITH OF WESTERN NEW YORK 9534 Short Tract Rd., Hunt 585-468-3850 campcherithwny.org CAMP CORY 140 East Lake Rd., Penn Yan 585-325-2889 campcory.org CAMP GORHAM 265 Darts Lake Rd., Eagle Bay 315-357-6401 campgorham CAMP HICKORY HILL 2970 Kohler Rd., Varysburg 585-535-7832 camphickoryhill
NEW YORK STATE BALLET TRAINING ACADEMY 821 Fairport Rd., East Rochester 585-203-1763/585-704-1903 newyorkstateballet.org
CAMP STELLA MARIS 4395 East Lake Rd., Livonia 585-346-2243 campstellamaris.org
SCHOOL OF ROCK 235 High St. Extension, Victor 585-400-7625 schoolofrock.com/locations/rochesterny
CAMP WHITMAN 150 Whitman Rd., Penn Yan 315-220-0084 campwhitman.org
THE ART STOP 1822 Penfield Rd., Penfield 585-872-5710 artstopllc.com
CASOWASCO CAMP & RETREAT CENTER 158 Casowasco Dr., Moravia 315-364-8756 casowasco.org
MODELING AND ETIQUETTE ETIQUETTE CHICS Rochester 585-413-7206 theetiquettechics.com
SCIENCE AND NATURE ADIRONDACK WOODCRAFT CAMPS 285 Woodcraft Rd., Old Forge 315-369-6031 woodcraftcamps.com
2024HOLIDAY Summer Camp & Activity Guide 2022 EVENTS CALENDAR CREATIVE THEMES 325 Eaglehead Rd, East Rochester 585-385-6830 cthemes.net
CAMP EAGR 1650 South Ave., Rochester 585-442-4430 epiny.org/epilepsy/camp-eagr
CORNING MUSEUM OF GLASS One Museum Way, Corning 607-937-5371 cmog.org
CAMP GOOD DAYS CNY REGION 356 N. Midler Ave., Syracuse 315-434-9477 campgooddays.org/regions-central-ny
MARVELOUS MIND ACADEMY 274 N. Goodman St., Rochester 585-210-8554 marvelousminds.com
CAMP GOOD DAYS ROCHESTER PO Box 665, 1332 Pittsford-Mendon Rd., Mendon
ROCHESTER MUSEUM & SCIENCE CENTER 657 East Ave., Rochester 585-271-4320 rmsc.org
SPECIAL NEEDS AUTISM UP 50 Science Pkwy., Rochester 585-248-9011 autismup.org
THEATER A MAGICAL JOURNEY THRU STAGES 875 East Main St., Auditorium Center, Third Floor, Rochester 585-935-7173 mjtstages.org BEST FOOT FORWARD 99 Cobblestone Ct. Dr, Victor 585-727-2438 bestfootforwardkids.com
GEVA THEATRE CENTER SUMMER ACADEMY 75 Woodbury Blvd., Rochester 585-232-4382 gevatheatre.org MAIN STREET PLAYERS 275 Pinnacle Rd., Rochester 585-455-5050 tfsdartsmsp.com MT ED (MUSICAL THEATRE EDUCATION) 4785 Lake Ave., Rochester 585-802-1902 musicaltheatreeducation.com OFC CREATIONS’ ROC SUMMER THEATRE EXPERIENCE OFC Creations Theatre Center: 3450 Winton Pl., Rochester Kodak Center: 200 W. Ridge Rd, Rochester 585-667-0954 ofccreations.com
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2024HOLIDAY Summer Camp & Activity Guide 2022 EVENTS CALENDAR VARIETY OF OFFERINGS
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BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA SENECA WATERWAYS COUNCIL 2320 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Rd., Rochester 585-244-4210 senecawaterways.org CHALLENGE ATHLETICS 25 Parce Ave., Fairport 585-678-9434 challengerochester.com CITY OF ROCHESTER R-CENTER SUPER CAMPS 57 St. Paul St., Rochester 585-428-9777 cityofrochester.gov/summercamps CODE NINJAS 3040 Monroe Ave., Rochester 585-900-2633 codeninjas.com/ny-pittsford GENERATIONS CHILDCARE Fairport, Gates, Rochester, Irondequoit generations-care.com GENESEE COUNTRY VILLAGE AND MUSEUM 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford 585-538-6822 gcv.org GIRL SCOUTS OF WNY 100 Elmwood Ave., Door 9, Rochester 888-837-6410 gswny.org HARLEY SCHOOL 1981 Clover St., Brighton 585-442-1770 harleyschool.org HISTORIC PURSUITS 4017 Miner Rd. Palmyra 315-576-3202 Historicpursuits.org MCQUAID JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL 1800 South Clinton Ave., Rochester 585-473-1130 mcquaid.org SUMMER DAYS AT THE J (formerly JCC Day Camp) 1200 Edgewood Ave., Brighton 585-461-2000 jccrochester.org/camp
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OUR LADY OF MERCY 1437 Blossom Rd., Rochester 585-288-7120 mercyhs.com ROCHESTER CHILDFIRST NETWORK 942 South Ave., Rochester 585-473-2858 rcn4kids.org SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOL 165 Rhinecliff Dr., Rochester 585-473-6604 setoncs.org THE CHARLES FINNEY SCHOOL 2070 Five Mile Line Rd., Penfield 585-387-3770 finneyschool.org WRITERS & BOOKS 740 University Ave., Rochester 585-473-2590 wab.org
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